CyberCode Academy

In this lesson, you’ll learn about: Defense in Depth (DiD) and layered security controls Data integrity, backup policies, and encryption best practices Securing voice and email communications Social engineering and vishing defense PKI-based email protection (PGP, S/MIME) Zero Trust Networking (ZTN) architecture and IAM principles Core Principles of Modern Network Security 1. Defense in Depth (DiD)...

In this lesson, you’ll learn about: The top real-world network threats and how to think like an attacker The full process of conducting a vulnerability assessment Tools and methodologies used in modern vulnerability scanning How penetration testing works and its legal, ethical, and operational requirements Red team vs. blue team roles Best practices for reporting and mitigating discovered vulnerab...

In this lesson, you’ll learn about: Why endpoint security is essential in modern networks Key strategies for protecting endpoints from malware and attacks Hardening techniques that reduce the attack surface How Network Access Control (NAC) enhances security The role and capabilities of HIDS/HIPS Mobile Device Management (MDM) systems and BYOD policies Endpoint Security — Concepts, Techniques, and...

In this lesson, you’ll learn about: What VPNs are and why organizations rely on them How tunneling works and how VPNs secure data in transit Key VPN protocols (TLS, L2TP/IPsec, AH, ESP) and what each provides How organizations manage secure remote access for users AAA systems for authentication, authorization, and auditing Administrative considerations for supporting remote workers securely VPNs,...

In this lesson, you’ll learn about: Firewall fundamentals and their evolution across generations The role of firewalls in network perimeter defense Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS) and how they operate Deployment models and detection methods for IDS/IPS Best practices for modern perimeter security I. Network Perimeter Defense Overview Perimeter defense protects the boundary bet...

In this lesson, you’ll learn about: Wireless networking standards and operating modes Wi-Fi security best practices and hardening techniques Cellular/mobile device threats and defensive controls Common wireless attacks and mitigation strategies I. Wireless Network Standards and Basics Wi-Fi (802.11 Standard) Overview Wi-Fi is based on the IEEE 802.11 family of standards and uses radio waves to tra...

In this lesson, you’ll learn about: Networking communication frameworks, including the OSI and TCP/IP models Identity and Access Management (IAM) and the AAA security model Secure and insecure network protocols IPv4 and IPv6 addressing fundamentals I. Networking Models and Communication Frameworks OSI Model (Open Systems Interconnection) — 7 Layers A standardized reference model used globally to e...

In this lesson, you’ll learn about: The major security challenges and market pressures affecting IoT Common vulnerabilities and design flaws in IoT devices Real-world attack case studies demonstrating the risks of insecure IoT systems Best practices and recommendations for implementing secure IoT solutions I. Security Challenges and Market Pressures Cyber Insurance: The rapid growth of cyber insur...

In this lesson, you’ll learn about: The rationale for applying legal frameworks to IoT Privacy, security, liability, contractual, and criminal concerns in IoT Existing UK laws relevant to IoT security European Union regulations, particularly GDPR Emerging regulatory responses to new IoT technologies, such as drones and autonomous vehicles 1. Why Law Applies to the IoT Privacy Concerns: Legal frame...

In this lesson, you’ll learn about: The definition and core concept of the Internet of Things (IoT) Key characteristics and capabilities of IoT “things” IoT network types, from small-scale to specialized networks Common IoT protocols and interfaces IoT architectural models and connectivity methods Real-world IoT applications and benefits across multiple sectors Security threats and vulnerabilities...

In this lesson, you’ll learn about: Managing Recon-ng Data and Generating Stakeholder Reports This episode provides a complete guide to organizing, reporting, and analyzing the large amounts of data collected in a Recon-ng workspace. The emphasis is on converting raw terminal output into structured reports for stakeholders, and performing the necessary strategic analysis before moving forward with...

In this lesson, you’ll learn about: Conducting a Multi‑Stage OSINT Campaign Using Recon‑ng 1. Initial Data Harvesting & Database Population The OSINT campaign begins by creating a dedicated workspace and planning the stages of information gathering. The first objective is to populate core database tables—contacts and hosts. Contact Gathering whois_pocs module collects domain registration infor...

In this lesson, you’ll learn about: Mastering Recon-ng Module Operations, Data Flow, Naming Structure, API Integration & Session Automation 1. Understanding Module Functionality To operate any module correctly, analysts must inspect its requirements using: show info — displays the module’s: Name Description Required and optional inputs Source and destination database tables This command is ess...

In this lesson, you’ll learn about: Recon-ng Installation, Shell Navigation, and Data Management for Penetration Testing 1. Installation and Environment Setup Recon-ng is a powerful OSINT framework designed for information gathering in penetration testing. Installation options: Linux (Kali Linux): Pre-installed, straightforward to use. Other Linux (Ubuntu): Clone the repository using Git from Bitb...

In this lesson, you’ll learn about: Phase 8 — Collaborative Model & Continuous Security Improvement 1. Overview Phase Eight of the Secure SDLC emphasizes the Collaborative Model, which focuses on addressing security challenges in distributed and enterprise environments. Collaboration strengthens security by bridging gaps between security, IT, and operations teams, breaking down silos, and inte...

In this lesson, you’ll learn about: Secure Response — SDLC Phase 7 1. Overview Secure Response is Phase Seven of the Secure Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), focusing on managing security incidents, breaches, cyber threats, and vulnerabilities after software deployment. This phase represents the blue team operations, encompassing monitoring, threat hunting, threat intelligence, and reactive...

In this lesson, you’ll learn about: Secure Validation — SDLC Phase 6 1. Overview Secure Validation tests software from a hacker’s perspective (ethical hacking) to identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses before attackers can exploit them. Unlike standard QA, which ensures functional correctness, secure validation focuses on negative scenarios and attack simulations, targeting vulnerabilities like S...

In this lesson, you’ll learn about: Secure Deploy — SDLC Phase 5 1. Overview Secure Deployment focuses on hardening the environment to protect systems from attacks and data breaches. The objective is to develop, deploy, and release software with continuous security and automation. 2. Secure Deployment and Infrastructure Hardening Key practices for secure deployment include: Infrastructure Hardenin...

In this lesson, you’ll learn about: Secure Build — SDLC Phase 4 1. Overview Secure Build is the practice of applying secure requirements and design principles during the development phase. Its goal is to ensure that applications used by the organization are secure from threats. Key Participants: Software developers Desktop teams Database teams Infrastructure teams 2. Core Development Practices Sec...

In this lesson, you’ll learn about: Secure Requirements — SDLC Phase 2 1. Overview of Secure Requirements Definition and Purpose: Secure requirements are functional and non-functional security features that a system must meet to protect its users, ensure trust, and maintain compliance. They define security expectations during the planning and analysis stage, and are documented in product or busine...

In this lesson, you’ll learn about: Security Awareness Training — Secure SDLC Phase 1 1. Security Awareness Training (SAT) Fundamentals SAT is the education process that teaches employees and users about cybersecurity, IT best practices, and regulatory compliance. Human error is the biggest factor in breaches: 95% of breaches are caused by human error. SAT reduces human mistakes, protects sensitiv...

In this lesson, you’ll learn about: Secure Software Development Life Cycle (Secure SDLC) — Full Overview Definition of Secure SDLC A framework that integrates security into every phase of system development: Planning → Design → Build → Validation → Deployment → Maintenance Why Secure SDLC Matters Rising security concerns: DDoS, account takeover, OWASP Top 10 Managing business risks such as breach...

In this lesson, you’ll learn about: The complete toolkit and techniques for analyzing network traffic using Connection Analysis, Statistical Analysis, and Event-Based (signature-focused) Analysis. 1. Data Analysis Toolkit General-Purpose Tools These are foundational command-line utilities used to search, filter, and reshape data: grep → pattern searching awk → field extraction and manipulation cut...

In this lesson, you’ll learn about: Advanced Malware Traffic Analysis — how to detect, decode, and investigate RATs, fileless exploits, worms, and multi-stage infections using real network captures. 1. Remote Access Trojans (RATs) WSH RAT Uses plaintext beaconing for C2 → very easy to identify. Key data exfiltrated in HTTP requests: Unique device ID Computer name Username (“admin”) RAT version (of...

In this lesson, you’ll learn about: Network Threat Analysis — understanding how common attacks and advanced malware appear in real traffic captures, and how to extract intelligence from them. Part 1 — Analysis of Common Network Threats 1. Network Scanning Techniques Attackers scan networks to discover targets, services, and vulnerabilities. Demonstrations cover several scanning styles: SYN / Half-...